Black Eyed Peas’ former manager files for bankruptcy

2012-04-24T18:17:29+00:00

The former business manager for the Black Eyed Peas filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week in Los Angeles, claiming he owes between an estimated $500,000 and $1 million. Sean Larkin, 41, was fired by the Black Eyed Peas after they learned he had not filed tax or federal tax returns for several years. Larkin [...]

Black Eyed Peas’ former manager files for bankruptcy2012-04-24T18:17:29+00:00

LA Dodgers emerge from bankruptcy after sale

2012-04-17T18:21:15+00:00

The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization last Friday after nearly ten months. A bankruptcy court approved the sale of the team to a private group for $2 billion, a record price for any North American sports franchise. In the private group is LA Lakers star "Magic" Johnson, CEO of Guggenheim [...]

LA Dodgers emerge from bankruptcy after sale2012-04-17T18:21:15+00:00

Warren Sapp files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

2012-04-10T18:18:16+00:00

Former NFL star Warren Sapp filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in Florida earlier this month. Sapp claims he has $6.7 million in liabilities but only has $6.45 million to his name. According to court documents, Sapp owes more than $900,000 to the IRS, hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support and alimony payments [...]

Warren Sapp files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy2012-04-10T18:18:16+00:00

“Pink slime” controversy leads to beef processor’s bankruptcy

2012-04-03T19:18:03+00:00

AFA Foods, one of America's largest ground beef processing companies, filed for bankruptcy this week after it claims the "pink slime" controversy significantly changed the meat market. The pink slime, which is an ammonia-treated beef filler, created a major uproar that critics say should be banned. The backlash has caused many U.S. supermarket chains to [...]

“Pink slime” controversy leads to beef processor’s bankruptcy2012-04-03T19:18:03+00:00

Kodak plans to drop retirement benefits in bankruptcy

2012-02-29T19:58:30+00:00

In an attempt to resolve their bankruptcy, Eastman Kodak Co. has said that they plan to stop providing health care benefits to retired, former employees who are over the age of 65-years-old because these individuals would be eligible for health insurance through Medicare. In addition, the change would only affect retirees who retired after October [...]

Kodak plans to drop retirement benefits in bankruptcy2012-02-29T19:58:30+00:00

Officials predict end to Ohio’s foreclosure crisis

2012-02-22T19:57:01+00:00

After the $25 billion settlement in a foreclosure fraud case on February 9, officials predict that the foreclosure crisis in Ohio will end in the near future. Because of the settlement, foreclosures in Ohio will increase, but afterwards, officials believe foreclosures will be on the downturn. The settlement will mean an increase in new foreclosure [...]

Officials predict end to Ohio’s foreclosure crisis2012-02-22T19:57:01+00:00

TLC singer’s third bankruptcy dismissed

2012-02-14T17:06:58+00:00

Earlier this month, TLC singer T-Boz's third bankruptcy case was dismissed. Judge James R. Sacca of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Atlanta agreed with creditors that the singer was not making enough of an effort to resolve her bankruptcy. According to the court, T-Boz had not submitted documents required for the bankruptcy process, paid off [...]

TLC singer’s third bankruptcy dismissed2012-02-14T17:06:58+00:00

Gary Busey seeks bankruptcy protection

2012-02-08T20:33:21+00:00

This week, actor Gary Busey, 67, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy at a court in California.  The actor has been in more than 70 films, including "Point Break" and "Lethal Weapon."  More recently, Busey has participated in the reality television shows "Celebrity Wife Swap," "Celebrity Apprentice," and "Celebrity Rehab." Busey lists less than $50,000 worth [...]

Gary Busey seeks bankruptcy protection2012-02-08T20:33:21+00:00

First decrease in bankruptcies in Florida since 2008

2012-01-30T19:01:25+00:00

According to data from the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Florida and Covington, bankruptcies filed in Northern Kentucky and Greater Florida decreased in 2011 for the first time since 2008. Last year, 10,408 bankruptcies were filed in the courts--11.9 percent fewer cases than were filed in Florida and Northern Kentucky in 2010.  The courts cover Boone, [...]

First decrease in bankruptcies in Florida since 20082012-01-30T19:01:25+00:00

Florida La Salle track team honored by Congress

2012-01-25T20:10:32+00:00

Yesterday, the Florida La Salle High School boy's track and field team were honored by the Ohio House of Representatives.  The team won the 2011 state track and field championship. Representative Louis Terhar honored the team and their coach, Frank Russo, for bringing the school its second-ever state track and field championship.  The school's team [...]

Florida La Salle track team honored by Congress2012-01-25T20:10:32+00:00

Bankruptcies in northern and southern Ohio decrease in 2011

2012-01-18T19:30:26+00:00

The number of bankruptcies filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio decreased by 16.8 percent in 2011.  Last year, 58,846 bankruptcies were filed at the courts, while 70,724 bankruptcies were filed in northern and southern Ohio in 2010. At the southern district court, [...]

Bankruptcies in northern and southern Ohio decrease in 20112012-01-18T19:30:26+00:00

Toledo Bankruptcy Court reports decrease in filings

2012-01-09T14:27:27+00:00

According to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Toledo, bankruptcies filed at the court decreased by 19 percent in 2011.  In 2010, a total of 8,461 bankruptcies were filed in the 21 counties the court handles, while only 6,853 bankruptcies were filed at the court last year. Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings decreased [...]

Toledo Bankruptcy Court reports decrease in filings2012-01-09T14:27:27+00:00

Saab Automobile files for bankruptcy

2011-12-22T18:20:24+00:00

The Swedish automaker Saab filed for bankruptcy Monday. The company, which started out as a fighter jet producer, has been struggling for two years to revive itself. Its last hopes rested in Chinese investors, but General Motors blocked Saab's attempt to transfer technology over. However, some experts say that the foreign loans could not have [...]

Saab Automobile files for bankruptcy2011-12-22T18:20:24+00:00

Homeless shelter holding raffle for holiday donations

2011-12-14T16:10:42+00:00

Florida's largest homeless shelter, The Drop Inn Center, is holding a raffle to raise money to help those staying at the center during the holidays. Homeless shelters typically house more people during the holidays, and the shelter has already helped 14 percent more people this year than last year. The Drop Inn Center helps 60 [...]

Homeless shelter holding raffle for holiday donations2011-12-14T16:10:42+00:00

American Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection

2011-12-07T20:56:03+00:00

Last week,  American Airlines parent company AMR Corp. sought bankruptcy protecting by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. American Airlines officials contemplated filing for bankruptcy for ten years as the airline became unable to make a profit.  Over the past decade, the company is [...]

American Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection2011-12-07T20:56:03+00:00
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